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A few weeks ago, in sunny Valencia, T3 got behind the wheel of Audi's brand new fourth-generation A8. Not only is the new A8 a seriously impressive saloon-cum-limo, all-but fully self-driving, festooned with touchscreens inside, boasting new suspension/steering, it's also a glimpse into the future, a showcase of the technology which will start to filter down to smaller, more affordable cars in several year's time. These are our initial impressions. Design The Audi A8 is every bit the ice-cool, uncompromising, and ruthlessly efficient as you'd expect from Audi. The standard car is 37mm longer than the outgoing model (now 5,172mm).
The long-wheelbase model has grown by the same amount, and now measures a little over 5.3-metres long. In terms of design the A8's styling is evolutionary rather than revolutionary. The design language has been updated, bringing it more in-line with Audi's facelifted models. The body features more angular lines making it more sporty, yet it still remains understated.
Image 6 of 6 Perhaps you'll notice the biggest change at night, with HD Matrix LED headlights with 'laser lighting' at the front, and a never-ending OLED light strip that does a little animated dance as you lock and unlock the car, around the back. It's a successful redesign, but doesn't look quite as dynamic as the Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7-Series. It's like the iPhone, sleek and sophisticated, not flashy in anyway. Interior We'll start in the back because that, realistically, is where most A8 owners will be sat, while the help gets on with driving. At least until such time that laws and technology allow the A8 to fully drive itself. In fact, maybe for the first time ever on a press trip, we were fighting over who would travel in the rear first, rather than drive.
The rear left (in the UK, right everywhere else) is the place to be in the A8. 2001 Nissan Skyline Owners Manual. That's thanks to an optional 'relaxation seat' with four different adjustment settings and a heated footrest-cum-foot-massager. It's a nice idea, if you don't mind your smelly feet being placed right next to the driver. The rear seats can be controlled by a remote in the centre armrest which has an OLED display 'as large as a smartphone'.
It's an intuitive way to control the seats, as well as manage ambient lighting, the new HD Matrix reading lights and seat massage, and even phone calls, without cluttering the place with buttons. The result is a relaxing environment to travel in.
Image 5 of 5 Specs Top Speed: 155 mph 0-62: 5.9 seconds Engine: 3.0-litre 6cyl diesel Gearbox: 8-speed Automatic Power: 282bhp Torque: 600Nm Fuel Consumption: 50.4mpg Carbon Emissions: 145g/km Price: from £69,100 Driving and Technology Initially the UK will have the choice of 3.0 TDI diesel and 3.0 TFSI petrol engines, badged A8 50 TDI and A8 55 TFSI. The diesel develops 282bhp with 600Nm of torque, while the petrol makes 335bhp and 500Nm. All engine options are 'mild hybrids', enabling the car to coast with the engine switched off, and to restart smoothly in order to cut emissions and increase economy. Both models are sufficiently nippy, but the petrol's extra refinement puts it slightly ahead. Audi has also focused on how the car rides, the AI-powered fully active suspension can raise or lower each wheel separately, to make bumps and potholes in the road vanish. This won't be available at launch, but will be an option at the beginning of 2018. We tested out an pre-production model on a course designed by Audi and the results are seriously impressive – we can't wait to try it in the real world.
There's also dynamic all-wheel steering so it can turn on a penny, with the rear wheels turning in or against the direction of steering to a degree dependent on the speed you're driving. The change is dramatic, and will makes it significantly easier to perform tight maneuvers versus the outgoing model.
Image 6 of 6 It also raises at 'lighting speed' if the onboard sensors detect an impending side collision (another vehicle hitting your doors). This would result in the oncoming car hitting the strong sub-frame of the A8, rather than the squishy doors, thus, in Audi's phrase, 'reducing the potential consequences of the accident for all occupants.'
Traffic Jam Pilot appears for the first time in the new A8. Subject to local laws, this is able to drive in traffic at up to 60 kph (just over 37 mph, so really, anywhere in town). The only caveat, and it is a fairly major one, is that it can only do this 'on freeways and highways where a physical barrier separates the two carriageways.'
Once deployed, Traffic Jam Pilot handles starting, accelerating, steering and braking, while you 'focus on a different activity that is supported by the car, such as watching the on-board TV.' The system alerts you once the correct parameters for self-driving no longer apply, and you resume driving the old fashioned way. Described as 'Level 3 Autonomy', this is really just two one steps away from full self-driving.
It relies on a central driver assistance controller that is constantly 'looking' at the car's surroundings via an arsenal of sensors including radar, a front camera, ultrasonic and a laser scanner. Needless to say, this is totally illegal in the UK, and most of the world, or as Audi puts it, 'the statutory framework will need to be clarified in each individual market.' Torrent Sound Packs For Minecraft.
As a result, Traffic Jam Pilot will lie dormant in production models until awoken via a firmware update, until then, it's Level 2 Autonomy only. Also on board are app-controlled Remote Parking Pilot and Remote Garage Pilot, so the A8 can park itself, while you watch on your phone via the car’s 360 degree cameras. It's unbelieveably cool. Verdict Ultimately, in its current guise the Audi A8 feels half-baked.
Don't get us wrong, it's still a stunning, luxurious saloon, with a classy interior festooned with technology, but it'll really come into its own when the autonomous technology gets switched on in 2018 we've had a glimpse of things to come, and it's seriously impressive. When it is finally switched on, the Audi A8 will become the pinnacle of vorsprung durch technik, it's a showcase for the latest car technology, and offers an exciting sneak peek into future of slightly more affordable cars. • Check out • Also take a look at the Latest.